There’s been some clever uses of the foursquare API to date, however, this one just may take the cake… or the candy bar in this case! The clever “Heads” at 1000Heads and the always innovating minds at Nokia have dropped a way cool bombshell on the attendees of a Social Media Week event in Glasgow [...]
Checkin at Social Media Week With The Nokia Foursquare Vending Machine
Facebook CIO Tim Campos is using vending machines that dispense items like keyboards, headphones, and power supplies to employees. It's part of what he calls "frictionless IT."
Employees swipe their ID cards to activate the machine, then help themselves to whatever IT gear they need.
Items are always free, but the retail price is clearly marked as a reminder that it costs the company money.
Campos estimates that the new vending machine system has helped reduce the cost of managing Facebook's replacement accessories by 35%. Check out the video below for more.
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Sure, Japanese vending machines are awesome, but the Chinese may have just created the wackiest one yet.
A vending machine in Nanjing, China is selling live Shanghai Hairy Crabs – again, LIVE CRABS! (via Ubergizmo).
The price per crab actually varies with size and can range anywhere from $1.50 to $7.50. Watch live crabs drop in a vending machine:
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